Fit II midterm
1. Which of the following concepts is demonstrated when a tight psoas
decreases the neural drive of the gluteus maximus?
A. Altered reciprocal inhibition
B. Synergistic dominance
C. Pattern overload
D. Arthrokinetic dysfunction
2. A client who has been training at high intensities in preparation for a triathlon
reports joint pain, excess fatigue, and the inability to sustain normal workouts. In
which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is this client?
A. Exhaustion
B. Overtraining
C. Resistance development
D. Alarm reaction
3. Which of the following is designed to improve the extensibility of soft tissue
and increase neuromuscular efficiency by using reciprocal inhibition?
A. Relative flexibility
B. Self-myofascial release
C. Active-isolated stretching
D. Foam rolling
4. A client performs two repetitions of a bench press exercise with 130 lb and
gradually decreases the resistance with each set until he performs 10 repetitions
with 100 lb on the last set. Which of the following resistance training systems is
the client using?
A. Peripheral heart action system
B. Split-routine system
C. Drop-set system
D. Pyramid system
5. A client finishes four weeks of a Phase 4 OPT program. Which of the following
adaptations is most likely to occur?
A. Muscular endurance
B. Maximal strength
C. Stabilization
D. VO2 max
6. Which of the following physiologic responses typically occur during the alarm
reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
A. Stress fractures
B. Muscle strains
C. Emotional fatigue
D. Delayed-onset muscle soreness
7. During a client's postural assessment, he exhibits pronation distortion
syndrome. Which of the following static stretching techniques is most
appropriate to lengthen his short muscles?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Scalene
C. Erector spinae
D. Pectoral
8. Measuring a client’s resting heart rate by lightly placing two fingers along the
right side of the arm in line and just above the thumb is the example of recording
a client’s
A. carotid pulse.
B. radial pulse.
C. brachial pulse.
D. popliteal pulse.
9. When assessing a client's overhead squat, which of the following is an
indication of overactivity in the lateral gastrocnemius?
A. Knees move inward
B. External rotation of the feet
C. Low back arches
D. Arms fall forward
10. An excessive forward lean during the overhead squat assessment is most
likely caused by
A. an overactive adductors complex and biceps femoris (short head).
B. an overactive erector spinae and hip flexor complex.
C. an overactive latissimus dorsi and teres major.
D. an overactive abdominal complex and soleus.
11. The lowest risk for disease lies within a BMI range of
A. less than 18.5.
B. 22 to 24.9.
C. 25 to 29.9.
D. more than 30.
12. A client who has been training at high intensities in preparation for a triathlon
reports joint pain, excess fatigue, and the inability to sustain normal workouts. In
which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is this client?
A. Exhaustion
B. Overtraining
C. Resistance development
D. Alarm reaction
13. Which of the following is designed to improve the extensibility of soft tissue
and increase neuromuscular efficiency by using reciprocal inhibition?
A. Active-isolated stretching
B. Relative flexibility
C. Self-myofascial release
D. Foam rolling
15. A client performs two repetitions of a bench press exercise with 130 lb and
gradually decreases the resistance with each set until he performs 10 repetitions
with 100 lb on the last set. Which of the following resistance training systems is
the client using?
A. Peripheral heart action system
B. Split-routine system
C. Drop-set system
D. Pyramid system
16. Which of the following phases of the OPT model includes moving both light
and heavy loads as fast as possible?
A. Phase 3
B. Phase 2
C. Phase 5
D. Phase 4
17. Which of the following supersets is most appropriate for a client training in
Phase 2 of the OPT model?
A. Bench press superset with stability ball push-up
B. Bench press superset with medicine ball chest pass
C. Bench press superset with incline barbell bench press
D. Bench press superset with supported dumbbell row
18. Which of the following supersets is most appropriate for a client training in
Phase 5 of the OPT model?
A. Barbell squat superset with single-leg squat
B. Barbell squat superset with tuck jump
C. Barbell squat superset with leg press
D. Barbell squat superset with Romanian deadlift
19. A new client’s goal is to increase lean body mass. Which of the following
training phases can be omitted from his annual periodization plan?
A. Stabilization endurance
B. Strength endurance
C. Hypertrophy
D. Power
20. Which of the following physiologic responses typically occur during the
alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
A. Stress fractures
B. Muscle strains
C. Delayed-onset muscle soreness
D. Emotional fatigue
21. Which of the following statements is true regarding undulating periodization
when training for sport performance?
A. Phases 1, 2, and 5 are trained separately in consecutive months.
B. Phases 1, 2, and 5 can be trained within the same week once a certain level of
general fitness is attained
C. Phase 3 of the OPT model can be introduced in the initial stage of a client's
undulating periodization plan.
D. A Phase 5 OPT workout should be performed on the same day as a Stage III cardio
program.